JVC GZ-MS250BEK User manual

CAMCORDER
GZ-MS250BEK
GZ-MS230BEK
GZ-MS210SEK/PEK/AEK/BEK
Basic User Guide
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on P.2 and P.21 to ensure safe
use of this product.
Some features explained in this manual only apply to the specific camera model identified.
This product comes with a “Basic User Guide” (this manual) and a “Detailed User Guide”.
Detailed User Guide
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Explains the ways of shooting in various situations and the
useful features.
■Access the following website on your PC
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
Getting StartedRecordingPlaybackCopying
Further
Information

Safety Precautions
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cmor more on
both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc.the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroomor
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of thisunit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens directly into the sun.This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry.There is also a
risk of fire or electricshock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camera and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces.It could tip over, causing serious damage
to the camera.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.)
to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock
or damage to the
unit, first firmly insert
the small end of the
power cord into the
AC Adapter until it is
no longer wobbly, and
then plug the larger
end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug fromthis
equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points
in your home or the cable is too short to reach
a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety
approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an
identical approved type, as originally fitted,
and to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure
to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Te r minal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue to N
(Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live)
or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
•To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.No
user serviceable parts inside.Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
•When you are not using the AC adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord fromAC outlet.
NOTES:
•The rating plate and safety caution are on the
bottomand/or the back of the main unit.
•The serial number plate is on the battery pack
mount.
•The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
WARNING:
The battery pack and the camcorder with battery
installed should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the Iike.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
•Remove the mains plug immediately if the
camcorder functions abnormally.
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2For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Information for Users on Disposal of Old
Equipment and Batteries
Products
Battery
Notice:
The sign Pb below the symbol
for batteries indicates that this
battery contains lead.
[European Union]
These symbols indicate that the electrical and
electronic equipment and the battery with this symbol
should not be disposed of as general household
waste at its end-of-life.Instead, the products should
be handed over to the applicable collection points for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment as
well as batteries for proper treatment, recovery and
recycling in accordance with your national legislation
and the Directive 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products correctly, you will help
to conserve natural resources and will help to prevent
potential negative effects on the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of these products.
For more information about collection points and
recycling of these products, please contact your
local municipal office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of
this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
[Business users]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit
our web page www.jvc-europe.comto obtain
information about the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to dispose of these items, please do so
in accordance with applicable national legislation or
other rules in your country for the treatment of old
electrical and electronic equipment and batteries.
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE
USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured
to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to
obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt
to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the
mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between
pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.Switch off and withdraw
the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about
the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in
any doubt about itworking normally, or ifit is damaged
in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and
consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is
unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a standby
mode.Switch off using the switch on the equipment
and make sure that your family knows how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm
or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos
or radios so that you are distracted fromthe
requirements of road safety.It is illegal to watch
television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such
use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T
obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for
example with curtains or soft furnishings.Overheating
will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with
wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit
the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the
fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to
rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
•
NEVER let anyone especially children push
anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the
case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
•
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment
of any kind — itis better to be safe than sorry!
Caution on Replaceable lithiumbattery
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
or incinerate.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
•Dispose of used battery promptly.
•Keep away fromchildren.
•
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Index
Safety Precautions ............................ 2
Index ................................................. 4
Verifying the Accessories .................. 4
Names of Parts and Functions .......... 5
▶Getting Started ........................ 6
Charging the Battery Pack ................ 6
Grip Adjustment ................................ 7
Inserting an SD card ......................... 7
Clock Setting ................................... 10
▶Recording .............................. 12
Video Recording .............................. 12
Still Image Recording ...................... 13
▶Playback ................................ 14
Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit
......................................................... 14
Playing Back on TV ......................... 15
▶Copying ................................. 16
Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD
Recorder or VCR ............................. 16
▶Further Information ................ 17
Using the Menu ............................... 17
Recordable Time/Number of Images
......................................................... 18
Troubleshooting .............................. 19
Cautions .......................................... 21
Specifications .................................. 23
▶Learning About Advanced Operations
Use the “Detailed User Guide” on your PC to find out more about the advanced operations.
■Access the following address on your PC
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
Verifying the Accessories
AC Adapter
AP-V30M *1 Power Cord *1 Battery Pack BN-VG107E
USB Cable
(Type A - Mini Type B)
....
AV Cable CD-ROM *2 Basic User Guide
(this manual)
Core Filter(GZ-MS250/
GZ-MS230 only)
....
●SD cards are sold separately.
For details on the types of cards that can be used on this unit, refer to P.8.
*1
When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for
the country or region of visit.
*2
To view the Detailed User Guide, connect to the internet and click “Read Detailed User Guide”.
4For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Names of Parts and Functions
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ALens/Lens Cover
BLight (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230 only)
CStereo Microphone
DLCD Monitor
Turns the power on/off by opening and
closing.
ESlider
Selects an image or item.
FOK Button
Confirms the selected image or item.
GOperation Buttons
Functions differently according to the
operation.
HMenu (menu) Button ( P.17)
ISpeaker
JACCESS (Access) Lamp
Lights up/blinks during recording or
playback.
KPOWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge)
Lamp ( P.6)
L+(Play) Button
Switches between recording and
playback modes.
M/(Video/Still Image) Button
Switches between video and still
image modes.
NUPLOAD/EXPORT
(Upload/Export to iTunes) Button
Recording ：Takes videos in YouTube
or iTunes format.
Playback ：Changes the video to
YouTube or iTunes
format.
O,(Power/Information) Button
Recording ：Displays the remaining
time as well as the
battery power during
continuous recording.
Playback ：Displays file information.
Press and hold to turn the power on/off
while the LCD monitor is opened.
PAV Terminal ( P.15, P.16)
QZoom/Volume Lever ( P.12, P.14)
RSNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording)
Button ( P.13)
SUSB Terminal
TDC Terminal ( P.6)
USTART/STOP (Video Recording)
Button ( P.12)
VLens Cover Switch ( P.12)
WGrip Belt Release Lever
XGrip Belt ( P.7)
YTripod Mounting Hole
ZSD Card Slot ( P.7)
aBattery Release Lever ( P.6)
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Charging the Battery Pack
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2Connect the DC
terminal.
3Plug in the power.
Charging in progress:
Blinks
Charging finished:
Goes out
To detach the battery pack
■
Charging Lamp
1Attach the battery pack.
The battery pack is not
charged at the time of
purchase.
*
Charging Lamp
Align the top of the battery
with the mark on this unit,
and slide in until the battery
clicks into place.
•
(Base)
Cover
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
CAUTION
Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
●If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and
performance cannot be guaranteed.
●Charging time: Approx. 1 h 50 m (using supplied battery pack)
* If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to
35°C, charging may take a longer time or it may not start.
Attaching the Core Filter to the DC cord
The core filter reduces interference. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to
this unit. (GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230 only)
.
Release the stopper. 3 cm Wind twice
To be connected
to this unit.
Getting Started
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Grip Adjustment
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1
Pullbackthebelt
2
Adjustthelength
3
Attachthebelt
Using as a Hand Strap
Remove the strap and loop it around your wrist.
While pressing A, pull Band remove the strap.
.
Pressandhold
●When attaching the hand strap, insert Cuntil it clicks into place.
Inserting an SD card
■GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230 (Models with Built-in Memory)
When a commercially available SD card is inserted, recordings can still be made to
the card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the built-in memory
runs out.
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1
ClosetheLCDmonitor.
Label
3
InsertanSDcard.
2Openthecover.
*Turnoffthepowerofthisunit
beforeinsertingorremovingacard.
(Base)
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Further
Information

■GZ-MS210 (Models with Dual Slot)
Insert a commercially available SD card before recording.
This unit comes with two SD card slots. When two SD cards are inserted,
recordings can be continued on the other card even if one card is full.
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1
ClosetheLCDmonitor.
Label
3
InsertanSDcardintoslotA.
2Openthecover.
(Base)
*
Turnoffthepowerofthisunit
beforeinsertingorremovingacard.
SlotBSlotA
■To remove the card
Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight.
.
(Base)
NOTE
Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.
Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP
Video Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)
Still Image SD card (256 MB to 2 GB), SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)
●Using cards other than those specified above may result in recording failure
or data loss.
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■To use an SD card
(GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230 only)
Recording and playback can be
performed on a card when “REC
MEDIA FOR VIDEO” or “REC MEDIA
FOR IMAGE” of media settings is set
to “SD CARD”.
①Display the menu.
.
Touch
②Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and
touch .
.
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VIDEO
DISPLAY SETTINGS
CLOCK ADJUST
BASIC SETTINGS
CONNECTION SETTINGS
MEDIA SETTINGS
SET QUIT
③Select “REC MEDIA FOR
VIDEO” or “REC MEDIA FOR
IMAGE”, and touch .
.
?
MEDIA SETTINGS
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.
FORMAT SD CARD
ERASE ALL DATA
SET QUIT
④Select “SD CARD” and touch .
.
?
MEDIA SETTINGS
BUILT-IN MEMORY
SET QUIT
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■To use SD cards that have
been used on other devices
Format (initialize) the card using
“FORMAT SD CARD” from media
settings.
All data on the card will be deleted
when it is formatted.Copy all files
on the card to a PC before
formatting.
①Touch to display the menu.
②Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” with
the slider and touch .
③Select “FORMAT SD CARD”
and touch .
.
?
MEDIA SETTINGS
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.
FORMAT SD CARD
ERASE ALL DATA
SET QUIT
④(GZ-MS210 only)
Select the slot with the card to
format inserted, and touch .
.
?
SLOT SELECTION
SLOT A
SLOT B
SET QUIT
⑤Select “FILE” and touch .
.
?
FORMAT SD CARD
FILE
FILE + MANAGEMENT NO
SET QUIT
⑥Select “YES” and touch .
⑦After formatting, touch .
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Information

Clock Setting
1Open the LCD monitor.
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●The unit turns on. When the LCD
monitor is closed, the unit turns off.
2Select “YES” and touch when
“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed.
.
MENU
OK
SET DATE/TIME!
YES
NO
SET
Slider
OperationButtons
①Select
② Touch
●Slide along the slider to select, then
touch the operation buttons to set.
3Set the date and time.
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CLOCK SETTING
DATE TIME
SET QUIT
Cursor
●Use the slider to adjust the year,
month, day, hour and minute.
●Touch the operation buttons “&” /
“'” to move the cursor.
4After setting the date and time,
touch .
5Select the region where you live
and touch .
●The city name and time difference is
displayed.
.
GMT
1.1.2009 10:00
CLOCK/AREA SETTING
SAVE QUIT
NOTE
●Touch the slider and buttons
around the screen with your
fingers.
●The slider and buttons do not
function if you touch them with
your fingernails or with gloves
on.
●The displays on the screen do
not work even if you touch them.
●“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed
when you turn on this unit after it
has not been used for a
prolonged period.
Charge this unit for more than 24
hours before setting the clock.
( P.6)
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■To reset the clock
Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST”
from the menu.
①Display the menu.
.
To u c h
②Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and
touch .
.
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VIDEO
DISPLAY SETTINGS
CLOCK ADJUST
BASIC SETTINGS
CONNECTION SETTINGS
MEDIA SETTINGS
SET QUIT
③Select “CLOCK SETTING” and
touch .
.
?
CLOCK ADJUST
CLOCK SETTING
AREA SETTING
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET QUIT
●The subsequent setting operations
are the same as steps 3 - 5 on the
previous page.
■To change the display
language
The language on the display can be
changed.
①Display the menu.
.
Touch
②Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS”
and touch .
.
?
VIDEO
DISPLAY SETTINGS
CLOCK ADJUST
BASIC SETTINGS
CONNECTION SETTINGS
SET QUIT
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③Select “LANGUAGE” and touch
.
.
?
DISPLAY SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
DATE DISPLAY STYLE
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
LCD BACKLIGHT
SET QUIT
④Select the desired language and
touch .
⑤Touch .
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Information

Video Recording
You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the auto mode.
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial
recording.
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Touch
Press
Press
2Select
videomode.
3
CheckiftherecordingmodeisAuto. 
 IfthemodeisManual,
touchthebuttontoswitch. 
Themodechangesbetween
autoandmanualwitheverytouch.
•
•
4
Startrecording.
Pressagaintostop.
•
(Wideangle) (Telephoto)
Zooming
1Openthe
lenscover.
■Indications during video recording
.
RemainingRecordingTime
VideoQuality
：Record-Standby
SceneCounter
：RecordinginProgress
RecordingMedia
(GZ-MS210:/)
BatteryIndicator
NOTE
●The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately
50 minutes. ( P.18)
Recording
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Reducing Camera Shake (Video Recording)
When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.
.
Touch
(White)：Imagestabilizer①
(Green)：Imagestabilizer②
(White)：OFF
Thesettingswitcheswitheverytouch.
A：Reduces camera shake.
B：Reduces camera shake at wide angle effectively. It is also effective for recording
while walking.
NOTE
●It is recommended to set the image stabilizer to off when shooting a subject
of little movement with the unit on a tripod.
●Complete stabilization may not be possible if camera shake is excessive.
Still Image Recording
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Pressfully
Presshalfway
Press
Lightsupduringstill
imagerecording
1
Selectstill
imagemode.
3
Takeastillimage.
2
Setthefocusonthesubject.
Lightsupingreen
whenfocused
■Indications during still image recording
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832
Remaining Number of Shots
Image Quality
Recording in Progress
Shutter Speed
Focus
Image Size
Battery Indicator
Recording Media
(GZ-MS210:/)
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Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit
Select and play back the recorded videos or still images from an index screen (thumbnail
display). The contents of the media selected in media settings ( P.9) are displayed on the
index screen.
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② Touch
①Select
② Touch
① Select
Press
Press
(GZ-MS210:/)
3Playbackafile.
1Selecttheplaybackmode.
Volumeadjustmentduring
videoplayback
Turnup
thevolume
Turndown
thevolume
2
Selectvideoorstillimagemode.
Todeleteunwantedfiles■

Touchtostop.
•
SelectYESwhenthe
confirmationmessage
appearsandtouch.
•
Mediabeingplayedback
■
To capture a still image during playback
Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button.
■
Usable operation buttons during playback
Display During video playback During still image playback
/ Playback/pause Start/pause slideshow
Stop (returns to thumbnail display) Stop (returns to thumbnail display)
Advances to the next video Advances to the next still image
Returns to the beginning of the scene Returns to the previous still image
!Forward search -
"Reverse search -
$Forward slow-motion -
%Reverse slow-motion -
Playback
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Playing Back on TV
1Connect to a TV.
* Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV.
●Press the Power button (,) for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit.
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AV
Yellow
White
Red
ToAVTerminal
VideoInput
VideoInput
AudioInput(L)
AudioInput(R)
TV
AVCable
(Provided)
2Connect the AC adapter. ( P.6)
●This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
3Select the TV input switch.
4Play back a file. ( P.14)
■To play back with date/time display
Set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the connection settings menu to “ON”.
Alternatively, set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the playback menu to “DISPLAY ALL”
or “DISPLAY DATE ONLY”.
■When images look unnatural on the TV
Images do not appear on the TV
properly.
●Disconnect the cable and connect again.
●Restart this unit by turning off and on.
Images are projected vertically
on the TV.
Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the connection settings
menu to “4:3”.
Images are projected
horizontally on the TV.
Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.
NOTE
●Please contact the TV manufacturer on questions or problems with setting
the TV to the correct mode.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Further
Information

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD
Recorder or VCR
You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR.
Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.
1Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder.
●Press the Power button (,) for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit.
.
AV
AV
ToDCTerminal
ACAdapterToACOutlet
(110Vto240V)
VCR/DVDRecorder
Yellow
White
Red
ToAVTerminal
VideoInput
VideoInput
AudioInput(L)
AudioInput(R)
AVCable
(Provided)
●This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
2Select the playback mode.
.
AV
Press
3Prepare to record.
Preparation on TV and VCR/DVD recorder
●Switch to a compatible external input.
●Insert compatible blank DVD or VHS to dub.
Preparation on this unit
●Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the connection
settings menu to the aspect ratio (“4:3” or “16:9”) of the connecting TV.
●To include the date during dubbing, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the connection
settings menu to “ON”. Alternatively, set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the playback
menu to “DISPLAY DATE ONLY”.
4Start recording.
●
Start playback on this unit ( P.14) and press the record button on the recorder.
●After playback is complete, stop the recording.
Copying
16 For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Using the Menu
You can configure various settings using
the menu.
1Display the menu.
.
Touch
●The menu differs according to the
mode in use.
2Select the desired menu and
touch .
.
?
VIDEO
REGISTER EVENT
VIDEO QUALITY
ZOOM
GAIN UP
TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
SET QUIT
3Select the desired setting and
touch .
.
?
VIDEO
OFF
AGC
AUTO
SET QUIT
■To exit the screen
Touch (quit).
■To return to the previous
screen
Touch “)”.
■To display the help file
Touch “*”.
●For more information on the
settings, refer to the Detailed
User Guide.
.
.
Customer Support Information
Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license.
JVC (for inquires regarding this unit)
When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service
Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the
following information ready.
• Product Name, Model, Serial Number, Problem, Error Message
• PC (Manufacturer, Model (Desktop/Laptop), CPU, OS, Memory (MB/GB), Available Hard Disk Space (GB))
Please note that it may take sometime to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter.
JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specifications
or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.
Pixela (for inquires regarding the provided software)
Region Language Phone #
USA and Canada English [phone] (toll-free)
Europe (UK, Germany, France,
and Spain) English/German/French/Spanish [phone] (toll-free)
Other Countries in Europe English/German/French/Spanish [phone]
Asia (Philippines) English [phone]
nihCanihC ese 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)
Homepage:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/
Please check our website for latest information and downloading.
Further Information
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/ 17
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Further
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Recordable Time/Number of Images
You can check the video recording time by pressing the ,(Power/Information) Button.
Approximate Video Recording Time
Quality
Built-in Memory SD Card
GZ-MS250
(32GB)
GZ-MS230
(8GB)
4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
ULTRA FINE 7 h 30 m 1 h 50 m 56 m 1 h 50 m 3 h 45 m 7 h 30 m
FINE 11 h 20 m 2 h 45 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 20 m
NORMAL 15 h 3 h 40 m 1 h 45 m 3 h 45 m 7 h 30 m 15 h
ECONOMY 40 h 9h 50 m 4 h 57 m 10 h 20 h 40 h
●Built-in Memory applies to GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230 only.
●The approximate recording time is only a guide. The actual recording time may
shorten depending on the shooting environment.
Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots)
/ Image Size Quality SD Card
256 MB 512 MB
1 GB 2 GB
Still Image 832×624 (4:3) FINE 970 1950 3950 7590
STANDARD 1450 2930 5930 9999
Video
640×480 (4:3) FINE 1450 2930 5930 9999
STANDARD 2080 4180 8480 9999
640×360 (16:9)FINE 1820 3660 7420 9999
STANDARD 2430 4880 98909999
●Up to 9999 still images may be recorded on the SD cards with at least 4 GB
capacity (regardless of image size and quality).
Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)
Battery Pack Actual Recording Time Continuous Recording Time
BN-VG107E 50 m 1 h 30 m
BN-VG114E 1 h 40 m 3 h 5 m
BN-VG121E 2 h 35 m 4 h 40 m
●The above are values when “LIGHT” is set to “OFF” and “LCD BACKLIGHT” is
set to “STANDARD”.
●The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording is
stopped repeatedly. (It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three
times the expected recording time.)
●When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even if the
battery pack is fully charged. (Replace the battery pack with a new one.)
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Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, consult the following chart or the "Troubleshooting" section
in the Detailed User Guide.
If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest
JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. Refer also to the FAQ of new
products on JVC’s website. Refer also to the Q&A information of new products on
JVC’s website (http://www.jvc.com).
This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge, external noise
and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In
such a case, reset this unit.
■Reset this unit when it does not function properly or when “...
Error” appears on the screen.
①Turn off the power. (Close the LCD monitor.)
②Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them,
and turn on the power again.
Trouble
Trouble Action Page
Power
POWER/CHARGE lamp
starts blinking when the
monitor is closed.
●The battery pack is being charged. P.6
Recording
Recording cannot be
performed.
●Check the / button. P.12
●Set to the recording mode with the +
button. P.14
Recording stops by itself.
●Turn off this unit, wait for a while,
and turn it on again. (This unit stops
automatically to protect the circuit
when the temperature rises.)
-
●Recording stops automatically after
12 hours of continuous recording. -
Playback
No date/time display. ●Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the
playback menu accordingly. -
Sound or video is
interrupted.
●Sometimes playback is interrupted at
the connecting section between two
scenes. This is not a malfunction.
-
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Other problems
The lamp does not flash
during battery pack
charging.
●Check the remaining battery power.
(When the battery pack is fully
charged, the lamp does not flash.)
P.12
●When charging in either a hot or cold
environment, ensure that battery is
being charged within the permitted
temperature range. (Otherwise,
charging may stop to protect the
battery pack.)
P.6
The slider and operation
buttons do not work.
●Remove any gloves. -
●Touch the slider and buttons with
your fingers to operate. (They do not
function if you touch them with your
fingernails or pen tips.)
-
This unit heats up.
●This is not a malfunction. (This unit
may become warm when used for a
long time.)
-
Warning Indications
Warning Indications Action Page
RECORDING FAILURE ●Turn off and on this unit again. P.10
UNSUPPORTED SCENE!
(Video)/
UNSUPPORTED FILE!(Still
image)
●Make use of a file recorded with
this unit. (Files recorded with other
devices may not be playable. If the
file was recorded with this unit,
then it is corrupted.)
-
BACK UP RECORDED DATA
ON PC OR DISC
PERIODICALLY
(GZ-MS250/GZ-MS230 only)
●Connect and copy your data to a
PC. -
DATA RECORDED IS TOO
LITTLE UNABLE TO SAVE
●If a video recording is stopped with
the actual recording time displayed
at “0:00:00:17” and below, the
video cannot be saved.
-
20 For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/